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Overnight School Trip
Details & Rates

Outdoor Education Centre

Rates vary depending on season, length of stay and group size. Rates include all meals, snacks , overnight accommodations, day & evening programming, and an information session if desired at the school. Please refer to the Pricing Schedule for further details.

Comprehensive fee for a 2½ day / 2-night visit includes:

  • a planning session with the teacher(s) to discuss program objectives, curriculum, expectations, program design and special needs or concerns
  • a teacher’s planning guide
  • three (3) daytime program periods (2½ hours each) plus our popular “Survival Game“, all led by our instructors
  • two (2) evening programs – campfire, and night hike (1½ hours each)
  • low student to instructor ratio – your group will be assigned one of our instructors for every 10-12 students
  • two (2) nights accommodation
  • six (6) wholesome meals made with fresh ingredients and local produce, served family style, and nutritious snacks
  • people with special dietary needs are given individual attention and alternate menu options. Please note: our facility prohibits any foods with nuts or traces of nuts.
  • exclusive use of the site and facilities (only one group in residence at a time)
  • complimentary use of sports equipment (basketball, volleyball, soccer, broomball, lacrosse, frisbee, skis, snowshoes, sleds) for use during free time
  • teachers/parent volunteers free of charge at a ratio of one adult for every six students
  • wireless internet access – teachers can bring their laptops and check their email
  • and coffee is always on during the daytime for adults!

Student Rate for Overnight Visits

(2½ day / 2-night visit)

MONTH * 25 – 39 STUDENTS 40 – 59 STUDENTS 60 – 79 STUDENTS 80 OR MORE STUDENTS
September & October $200/student $190/student $180/student $170/student
November to March $185/student $175/student $165/student $155/student
April $200/student 
$190/student $180/student $170/student
May & June
Peak Season **
Minimum 40
students
$200/student $200/student $190/student

Important Notes:

  • *Minimum group charge of 25 students for bookings in Sept to April.
  • ** Minimum group charge of 40 students for bookings in May & June.
  • One adult (teacher/parent volunteer) free for every 6 students attending (i.e. 1 adult free per cabin).
  • Additional adults are welcome, but will be subject to a rate of $90/person. Contact our office for details.
  • As a registered charity, our outdoor education bookings are HST exempt.

Partnership Pricing

Realizing with smaller class sizes it can be difficult to obtain our 25 or 40 student minimums for your class trip, we offer Partnership Pricing, a cost savings per student if you are able to partner with another school to visit our facility.  Please contact us for details.

1½ Day (1-night) Bookings (available during short weeks)

One night visits are available during short weeks (before or after statutory holidays), or during non-peak times. Because 2½ day overnight bookings are given priority, shorter 1-night bookings must be booked around them.

Rates:

  • $125/student – minimum 25 students

These include:

  • Tues/Wed after Thanksgiving
  • Mon/Tues prior to Good Friday
  • Tues/Wed after Easter
  • Tues/Wed after Victoria Day
  • Mon/Tues prior to a PA Day
  • non-peak times such as 1st week of September, late November, December

Day Bookings (available during non-peak periods)

Day bookings at our Outdoor Education Centre in Douro-Dummer are available in late November, anytime in December, over March break, and occasionally during other non-peak times of the year (e.g. first week of September, first week of January, etc.) Since 2½ day overnight bookings are given priority and exclusive use of the facilities, day bookings must be booked around them. 

Rates:

  • $35/student – Basic Day Rate
  • $40/student – Adventure Programming Rate
    Adventure activities include climbing wall, ropes course, canoeing, kayaking, leadership programming, etc where more staff are required to cover activities.

Minimum charge of 25 students. Adults are free.

Other Booking Options

We also welcome 4-day, 5-day and weekend bookings.Contact our office for availability and pricing.

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